ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616601 Results

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1 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
drab
immoderate
written
impenitent

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extenuating
ecstatic
compassion
distortion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
corrective
penurious
disconcert
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
defiant
penurious
tardy
appraise

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The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
archetypal
cunning
combustion

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."